390 children see hope after last year’s Zambo clashes

ZAMBOANGA CITY: While thousands of children are still recovering from the September 2013 fierce battle between soldiers and separatist rebels here, around 390 children aged 3 to 12 completed the weeklong Vacation Bible School (VBS) that focuses on hope and forgiveness.

In the closing program, the message of 11-year-old Kayell Ann Lim caught the attention of the parents and guests when she said that one of the most important lessons she learned in the Vacation Bible School was to treat enemies with kindness which according to her was a tough challenge.